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Brown University

Private foundation RIEIN 05-0258809

Brown University is a grantmaker based in RI (EIN 05-0258809). Its most recent IRS filing reports about $48M in grants paid across 228 awards in 2022. Its largest giving areas are Education, Healthcare, Community Development. This profile is built from public IRS giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$48M
Grants paid (FY2022)
228
Grants awarded
$209K
Avg grant
$98K
Median grant
EducationHealthcareCommunity DevelopmentArts CultureHuman ServicesWorkforce

Funding capacity & financials (FY2022)

From Brown University's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$9.4B
Total assets (capacity)
0.5% of assets
Annual giving rate
$1.6B
Total revenue

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from Brown University's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

Jane Dietze
VP & Chief Investment Officer
$2.8M
Christina Paxson
PRESIDENT/FELLOW
$1.7M
Joshua T Kennedy
MANAGING DIRECTOR
$1.2M
Peter Levine
MANAGING DIRECTOR
$1.0M
Jack Elias
SVP HEALTH AFFAIRS(UNTIL 2/22)
$1.0M
Richard Locke
PROVOST (UNTIL 1/9/2023)
$933K
Grace Calhoun
VP FOR ATHLETICS AND RECREATIO
$922K
Mukesh Jain
DEAN OF BIO & MED (3/1/22-ON)
$912K
Erica Nourjian
HEAD OF OPERATIONS-INVESTMENTS
$893K
Sarah Latham
VP OF FIN & ADMIN (1/3/22-ON)
$878K
Sergio Gonzalez
SVP FOR ADVANCEMENT
$834K
Katie Galvin
INVESTMENT DIRECTOR
$769K

Who does the Brown University fund?

The Brown University is a private foundation that awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally). According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2022), it paid about $48M across 228 grants, concentrated in Education, Healthcare, Community Development and Arts Culture.

What types of organizations does the Brown University fund?

The Brown University's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Education, Healthcare, Community Development and Arts Culture. Recent recipients include Rhode Island Hospital, Hebrew Rehabilitation Center, US Government Census Bureau. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the Brown University give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2022, the Brown University awarded about $48M across 228 grants — an average grant of about $209K and a median of about $98K.

Where does the Brown University award grants?

The Brown University awards grants nationally (and, in some cases, internationally), based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does the Brown University accept unsolicited grant applications?

GrantSonar has no verified information on whether the Brown University accepts unsolicited applications or has an open application cycle. This profile is built from IRS giving records, which show past grants, not current application rules. Check the Brown University's own website or its latest IRS filing before reaching out.

Who are recent Brown University grant recipients?

Recent Brown University grant recipients include Rhode Island Hospital ($3.1M); Hebrew Rehabilitation Center ($2.2M); US Government Census Bureau ($2.1M); Regents Of The University Of Michigan ($1.6M); Case Western Reserve University ($1.4M); Salk Institute Of Biological Studies ($985K). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Past Brown University grant recipients

GrantSonar holds 228 itemized recipient records for the Brown University from its IRS filings. The 25 largest are listed, with the fiscal year and the purpose the filing states. The full list is on GrantSonar.

RecipientAmountYearPurpose
Rhode Island HospitalRI$3.1M2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Hebrew Rehabilitation CenterMA$2.2M2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
US Government Census BureauDC$2.1M2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Regents Of The University Of MichiganMI$1.6M2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Case Western Reserve UniversityOH$1.4M2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Salk Institute Of Biological StudiesCA$985K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Rhode Island Quality InstituteRI$967K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
New York University School of MedicineNY$899K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillNC$863K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
University of Rochester - ORACSNY$758K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
American Health Care AssociationDC$721K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Temple UniversityPA$671K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Massachusetts General Hospital - Research FinanceMA$634K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Mystic Seaport Museum IncCT$611K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Butler HospitalRI$597K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Indiana University - Office of Research AdministraIN$577K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Dartmouth College Office of Sponsored ProjectsNH$564K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
University Of Rhode Island - Office of Grants andRI$560K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
University Of Rhode Island - Research and EconomicRI$558K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Brigham & Women's Hospital Inc TheMA$553K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Duke University - P O Box 602651NC$541K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Trustees of Boston University - P O Box 28770NY$484K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Chimerix IncNC$464K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
Fenway Community Health Center IncMA$457K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT
University Of Pittsburgh - Office of ResearchCostPA$441K2022SUBCONTRACT GRANT

Markdown version of this recipient history, for citation and LLM retrieval.

Based on the Brown University's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2022). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

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